But Mexico also had chances in the second half, Jung keeping out Javier Aquino's well-struck effort while Tottenham forward Giovani went close before setting up Jimenez's chance in stoppage time.

Switzerland made a dream start in their match as Innocent Emeghara was fouled in the area by defender Henri Ndong in the fifth minute. Dynamo Kiev forward Admir Mehmedi then held his nerve to convert the penalty, which had to be re-taken because of encroachment.

The Swiss continued to break through the Gabon defence but failed to take advantage and Gabon replied with Jerry Obiang hitting the bar.

The African side then drew level on the stroke of half-time, St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang producing a neat finish from an Alexander Ndoumbou cross.